Competencies and Learning Objectives for Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Equity

5 Concentration Competencies for Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Equity
  Competency Specific course(s) that allow assessment
1Describe how to use social-ecological and life course perspectives to address key determinants of health, health disparities, and health equity through programs and policies.HBHEQ600
2Apply relevant social and behavioral science theories, concepts, and models that are designed to understand and modify health behavior and promote health equity.HBHEQ600
3Apply research and evaluation methods to understand the effect of health interventions, programs and/or policies on health [behavior] and health equity.HBHEQ622
4Specify approaches for planning, implementing, and managing socio-behavioral health education-focused programs and/or policies to promote human health and health equity.HBHEQ651
5Integrate principles and methods of community engagement, including ethical considerations, relevant to the design and implementation of health education programs and policies, with the goal of promoting health equity.HBHEQ651